Person/Organization: Mitchell, Elaine Robinson
Item 48251
Elaine Robinson Mitchell wedding shoes, Peru, 1939
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1939 Location: Peru Media: Leather
Item 48252
Wedding decoration doll, Peru, 1939
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1939 Location: Peru Media: Fabric
Exhibit
Dressing Up, Standing Out, Fitting In
Adorning oneself to look one's "best" has varied over time, gender, economic class, and by event. Adornments suggest one's sense of identity and one's intent to stand out or fit in.
